private citizens embraced this new trend as well, inviting graffiti artists to paint stylish designs on walls in their homes or offices. owners' motives to commission art may vary - some may simply want to cover a façade before less legitimate taggers do, or as the art form gains popularity, more and more owners elect this option for aesthetic reasons.

what is seen here is a break with the conventional idea of associating graffiti with gang activity or defacement, in favor of something based more in mutual consent and community beautification.